Phnom Santuk , a holy mountain where the finish line was located at the top of 809 steps . Key Stop: Siem Reap , home to the ancient temples of Angkor. ✨ Key Highlights & Challenges

Teams that failed to reach the pier fast enough were forced to take a long detour , putting them at a severe disadvantage for the rest of the stage.

In Episode 3 of , titled "Phnom Penh - Phnom Santuk," the competition heats up as contestants enter Cambodia , the second country of the race . This 460-kilometer stage takes the teams from the spiritual Wat Poh temple in the capital city toward the legendary ruins of Angkor Wat . 🗺️ The Route: Phnom Penh to Phnom Santuk

The first two teams to reach the Duem Pau pier won a private, spiritual visit to the Angkor Wat temples and met with local monks.